JBL Pulse 4 Outside Casing Replacement

ID: 171949

Description: Before diving into the repair process, let's...

Steps:

  1. Power off the device before doing any repairs.
  2. Hold the power button for 3+ seconds to power down the device.
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  4. Remove each rubber end cap using a plastic pry tool.
  5. Go around each end of the speaker slowly popping up a small section of the rubber cap until there is a gap on all sides.
  6. Remove the top by hand.
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  8. Remove the charging port cover using a plastic pry tool.
  9. Remove the two 12.7 mm Phillips #1 screws.
  10. Remove the charging port housing from the casing.
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  12. Disconnect the charging port connector by pulling the connector away from the port.
  13. Disconnect the battery level indicator light by pulling the wire away from the lights.
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  15. Remove the six 8 mm Phillips #1 screws from the end of the speaker with the grill that says "JBL."
  16. Remove the plastic piece where the 6 screws came out of.
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  18. Remove the six 9.5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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  20. Flip the speaker to the other end.
  21. Use a pry tool to pry between the casing of the speaker and the internals.
  22. Go around the entirety of this end of the speaker slowly prying apart the two pieces.
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  24. The casing is now fully detached from the internal components.
  25. You can now replace the outer casing of the speaker.
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